Originally posted by shavixmirA gated community is a place where people who are similar (usually sharing a coommon degree of wealth) can huddle behind guarded gates and never have to associate with the riff raff. They are in theory protected from and crime and their kept children safe from lower class persons and molestors. Although, in truth, a child will most likely be assualted by a family member or friend. But, back it provides the illusion of a pretty, safe sane world and the neighbors must abide by certain standards...no pink plastic flamingos on the lawn....
What's a gated community? It sounds like a prison.
Well, there you have it....my opinion....
Originally posted by dfm65I like em. My youngest brother makes a living in Phoenix pouring concrete security walls. He is making good money.
I've read that these are increasingly popular in the USA. What are people's opinions on them? Do you live in one? Why? Would you, if you were able? Why? Why not?
Originally posted by AynatOh... well. There you go. Ok.
A gated community is a place where people who are similar (usually sharing a coommon degree of wealth) can huddle behind guarded gates and never have to associate with the riff raff. They are in theory protected from and crime and their kept children safe from lower class persons and molestors. Although, in truth, a child will most likely be assualted by a fam ...[text shortened]... dards...no pink plastic flamingos on the lawn....
Well, there you have it....my opinion....
I hate them.
Seriously, I really could never live in one. I value the meetings and the car that stops for directions... and the car of strangers that stop in front of the "for sale" signs on the street. I always walk to meet them and introduce myself. That is what makes a good world. I am glad to say that because of this... my wife has Korean, Japanese, Liberian and Spanish women in her monthly book club that would never have happened otherwise. Acceptance is the key to a better world.